Stoke, meanwhile, are 14th following their relegation from the Premier League - but only a couple of points behind the Rams.

It is another live TV date for Derby, who have four consecutive televised matches when they return to action after the international break.

They are the Championship fixtures against Sheffield United (home) on Saturday, October 20, West Bromwich Albion (away) on Wednesday, October 24, and Middlesbrough (away) on Saturday, October 27, plus the Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Chelsea (away) on Wednesday, October 31.